BLOG | Lessons from the Front Line on the Building Safety Act

Scott Denham, Sales Director at IG Masonry Support

The Building Safety Act has changed the rules of engagement for everyone involved in delivering high-risk buildings — and the masonry support sector is no exception. The legislation has raised the bar significantly when it comes to accountability, traceability, and compliance.

A new standard for transparency
For IG Masonry Support, the Act has driven a sharper focus on several key areas: early engagement with clients, clearer lines of responsibility, and evidence-backed documentation and testing.

Clients are no longer satisfied with surface-level assurances. They expect complete transparency – from product performance and fire classification through to installation guidance and record-keeping. There’s also far greater scrutiny around design responsibility, competency, and maintaining the “golden thread” of information that must be available throughout a building’s entire lifecycle.

Why early collaboration matters
If there’s one lesson that has stood out since the Act came into effect, it’s this: projects run far more smoothly when specialist manufacturers are brought into the conversation at the earliest possible design stage.

Bringing in expertise early doesn’t just tick a compliance box – it fundamentally changes how well a project comes together. Early input allows potential issues to be identified and resolved before they become costly problems on site.

Strengthening technical support to meet the moment
In response to these regulatory shifts, IG Masonry Support continues to provide comprehensive technical support to help specifiers and contractors navigate the changing landscape with confidence. This includes:

• Detailed structural calculations
• Clear specification guidance
• Fire classification data
• Installation best-practice advice

These resources are designed to ensure products meet the latest regulatory requirements from day one, rather than requiring rework further down the line.

IG Masonry Support also works closely with our sister businesses, Keyfix and IG Lintels, to identify potential clashes at the slab edge early in the design process. This joined-up approach improves overall buildability and coordination, resulting in a more robust and efficient design for every project. Our technical team collaborates directly with contractors, architects, and engineers throughout the process, ensuring that the right systems are specified, fully coordinated, and ready for successful delivery on site.

What this looks like in practice
Supporting clients through the demands of the Building Safety Act isn’t just theoretical — it translates into tangible, on-the-ground support, including:

• Project-specific compliance packs
• Attendance at design workshops
• Regular site visits to confirm installation aligns with approved details

On several high-rise schemes, this early-stage involvement has helped clients avoid redesign later in the programme — reducing risk, saving time, and giving them confidence that their masonry support meets the necessary standards.

Getting the support you need
Navigating the requirements of the Building Safety Act can feel complex, but you don’t have to do it alone. IG Masonry Support offers a range of resources to help:

• Download our Technical Product Guide
• Download our Building Safety Act Technical Support Brochure
• Read our Building Safety Act Whitepaper – ‘From Legacy to Liability: How the Building Safety Act is Creating a Cultural Shift in Construction’
• Contact our Technical Team directly for tailored guidance

With the right support in place from the outset, compliance doesn’t need to be a source of stress. That’s the thinking behind our Sleep Like a Baby campaign — helping specifiers and contractors rest easy knowing their masonry support systems are fully compliant, coordinated, and built to last.